I THINK it is vital all media of communication technology are used to their maximum potential.

In this context, it is a shame that some members of parliament interviewed in a newspaper have never used a computer, let alone have a blog or website.

They had not used the Internet to reach out to the public, claiming there were no Internet facilities in their constituencies.

The prime minister has acknowledged the power of the Internet, saying that Barisan Nasional lost the online war and it was a serious misjudgment “to dismiss the alternative media as unimportant” (”Internet served a painful lesson” - NST, March 26).

Hence, at this stage and age, not having Internet facilities should not be cited as reasons for anyone not using communications technology.

Reports have shown that more young people are turning to the Internet to get information, communicate and have online discussions or political debates.

It’s time MPs joined the technology-savvy generation.

NAZREEN TAJUL ARIF, Mersing

Source: NST – March 28, 2008